Lumigan Eye Drops – Product Information
Lumigan ophthalmic solution is used to treat high eye pressure (intraocular pressure), in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Lumigan also is used for increasing thickness, length, and darkness of eyelashes. We also offer Careprost Eye Drops which has the same active ingredient. We also offer Latoprost RT Eye Drops which is also used for the same indications.
Name of Drug
Lumigan ophthalmic solution 0.03 %. and 0.01 % Lumigan is also known as Latisse, Age Intervention Eyelash, RevitaLash, MD Lash Factor
Lumigan Eye Drops – Manufacturer
Allergan Inc. (Manufactured in the USA)
Website: allergan.com
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient in Lumigan Eye Drops
The active pharmaceutical ingredient in Lumigan Eye Drops is bimatoprost.
Uses of Lumigan Eye Drops
Lumigan ophthalmic solution is used to treat high eye pressure (intraocular pressure), in patient with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Lumigan also is used for increasing thickness, length, and darkness of eyelashes.
Dosage
One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening.
The recommended regimen for increasing eyelash growth is one drop applied with an applicator evenly along the skin of the upper eyelid at the base of the eyelashes of each eye every evening.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Bimatoprost is a synthetic (man-made) drug that resembles and mimics the effects of natural chemicals (prostaglandins) produced by the body. It is used for reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) and increasing the growth of eyelashes. The exact mechanism of action is unknown. Bimatoprost may reduce IOP by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor from the eye of individuals with narrow angle glaucoma. Excessive aqueous humor may cause optic nerve damage and visual loss. It increases eyelash growth by increasing the duration of the growing phase of the eyelash.
Missed Dose
Use Lumigan Eye Drops as soon as you remember.
Storage
Lumigan ophthalmic solution should be stored at 2-25 C (36-77 F).
Warnings and Precautions when using Lumigan Eye Drops
Pigmentation:
Lumigan Eye Drops (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) has been reported to cause changes to pigmented tissues. The most frequently reported changes have been increased pigmentation of the iris, periorbital tissue (eyelid) and eyelashes. Gradual change to eyelashes including increased length, thickness and number of lashes. Pigmentation is expected to increase as long as bimatoprost is administered. The pigmentation change is due to increased melanin content in the melanocytes rather than to an increase in the number of melanocytes. After discontinuation of bimatoprost, pigmentation of the iris is likely to be permanent, while pigmentation of the periorbital tissue and eyelash changes have been reported to be reversible in some patients. Patients who receive treatment should be informed of the possibility of increased pigmentation. The long-term effects of increased pigmentation are not known.
Iris color change may not be noticeable for several months to years. Typically, the brown pigmentation around the pupil spreads concentrically towards the periphery of the iris and the entire iris or parts of the iris become more brownish.
Intraocular Inflammation:
LUMIGAN Eye Drops ® 0.03% and LUMIGAN Eye Drops ® 0.01 % should be used with caution in patients with active intraocular inflammation (e.g., uveitis) because the inflammation may be exacerbated.
Macular Edema:
Macular edema, including cystoid macular edema, has been reported during treatment with bimatoprost ophthalmic solution. LUMIGAN® 0.03% should be used with caution in aphakic patients, in pseudophakic patients with a torn posterior lens capsule, or in patients with known risk factors for macular edema.
Contact lenses should be removed prior to instillation of LUMIGAN, and may be reinserted 15 minutes after the administration.
Possible Side Effects of Lumigan Eye Drops
Darkening of eye colour, eyelid skin and eyelashes
Eye redness
Itchy eyes
The studies conducted on bimatoprost ophthalmic solutions (0.01% or 0.03%) have revealed that the most common adverse effect was conjunctival hyperemia (range 25% – 45%). Other common adverse effects noted (>10%) included growth of eyelashes, and ocular pruritus.
Buy Lumigan Eye Drops at a Cheap Price Online
You can buy Lumigan Eye Drops 0.01 % for a Cheap Price online from the Swiss Pharmacy. The cost of Lumigan Eye Drops is only $33.50 per bottle if you place an order for 10 bottles of 0.01% .
